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North America Dioctyl Phthalate Prices Movement Q2:

Dioctyl Phthalate Prices in South Korea:

In the second quarter of 2024, dioctyl phthalate (DOP) prices in South Korea faced a significant decline, dropping to 1,535 USD/MT by June. This downward trend was largely attributed to an ongoing oversupply situation in the market, where production was significantly outpacing demand. This imbalance led to an increase in inventory levels, which further pressured prices downward. The sluggish demand was particularly evident in key sectors such as plastics and packaging, which are major consumers of DOP. The overall market conditions were marked by a pronounced weakening of demand, largely driven by broader economic uncertainties and a shift in consumption patterns, further exacerbating the supply-demand imbalance. Many industries that typically rely on DOP for manufacturing processes have reduced their consumption, contributing to a lack of upward price momentum. Despite some maintenance turnarounds at key production facilities like LG Chem Ltd., which temporarily reduced production capacities, these disruptions were not sufficient to reverse the negative pricing trends.

The oversupply issue continued to dominate, with available stock far surpassing any immediate need from consumers. As a result, market sentiment remained bearish, with buyers adopting a cautious approach, and holding off on making procurement decisions in anticipation of even lower prices in the coming months. The expectation of further price reductions reflected the prevailing uncertainty in the market, and many buyers were hesitant to lock in prices when they believed a better deal would come soon. Additionally, the high inventory levels at both production facilities and distributors added to the challenge, as there was a reluctance among manufacturers to restock due to weak demand and uncertain market conditions. Even with seasonal fluctuations and changes in production schedules, these factors were insufficient to alter the prevailing market dynamics. In fact, the combination of low demand, oversupply, and cautious market behavior led to a challenging environment for producers, who struggled to move stock and adjust their pricing strategies.

The pressure on producers to offload excess inventory increased, but without a meaningful recovery in demand, this simply led to further price reductions. As a result, the market outlook remained highly unfavorable, with little expectation of an immediate rebound. Unless demand conditions significantly improved or there was a drastic shift in market dynamics, the price declines were expected to persist in the short term, leaving producers to navigate a prolonged period of sluggish activity and constrained profitability. The overall market sentiment for dioctyl phthalate in South Korea remained downbeat, with little hope for a quick recovery and an ongoing struggle to maintain stable prices in the face of persistent oversupply and weak demand.

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